In order to restore the wildlife, a couple had bought 300 Acres of barren land and turned it into a beautiful wildlife sanctuary. We often talk about the reducing forests and its grave effect on wildlife. How many of us actually does something about it? Very few.

Pamela and Anil K Malhotra, have bought a huge amount of land in Karnataka, 300 acres of land is denuded and not used for agricultural purposes. Thus, they decided to turn it into the home for the wild friends. It's a bio-diverse rainforest which consists of hundreds of animals and birds. This first private wildlife sanctuary of India is a must visit.

Knowing the surroundings

A look at the inhabitants

The sanctuary had more than 300 kinds of birds. It also houses animals like deer, snakes, leopards, tigers, elephants and other creatures. Moreover, there are some rare and threatened animal species who have found comfort and safety in this place.

Something special

Starting of journey

In 1991, they were visiting this part of the country when one of their friends sold them their wasteland. It was not fit for growing coffee. They were settled in the USA, but a new idea entered their life. They wanted to transform the useless land into something purposeful.

Building the dream

Since then, they started buying land in the area, whenever they got a chance. Little by little they replaced the 'wasteland' with this beautiful sanctuary. They allowed the forest to regenerate and take its own course.

The present picture

Keeping safe

The local villagers often indulged in hunting and poaching. That used to be a problem but they asked the villagers why kill the animals when they worshiped Hanuman and Ganesha? It worked and since then they have faced fewer problems.